SWITCHBOARD, HEALTH RECORDS CLERK

Northern Health - BC; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in British Columbia is looking for an experienced Switchboard/Health Records Clerk to support the Health Information department, perform clerical duties related to patient records, and assist with admissions and discharges. Candidates must have a strong understanding of medical terminology and be able to type at least 45 words per minute. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of medical terminology required.
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm.
• Availability for day and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient records.
• Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing 45 wpm

Job description

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self‑directed Switchboard/Health Records Clerk to support the Health Information department.

Under the general supervision of the HIM Coordinator, the Switchboard/Health Records Clerk performs clerical duties related to creating and maintaining patient records, record retrieval, assembly, quantitative analysis, release of information, and clerical duties relating to the admission and discharge of patients including registration. Tasks include answering phones, taking messages, transferring calls, faxing reports, and restocking supplies.

Requirements: Medical terminology and typing 45 wpm required. Must be available to work days and evening shifts.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 24‑bed facility with a variety of services including acute care, internal medicine, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, emergency department, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, obstetrics, gynecology, diabetes education, rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics and visiting specialists.

What Northern Health has to offer you

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan forgiveness programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Application Documents

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Additional Documents

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended)

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